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Multiple choice commercial applications forest and wildlife laws - environmental ethics and resource use environmental conservation. our social responsibility conservation of forest laws and movements for the conservation of forests and wildlife

National Forest Policy was enunciated in

  1. 1972

  2. 1978

  3. 1982

  4. 1988
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Explanation

Thw National Forest Policy which emphasised on protecting the forests & maintaining the ecological balance & stability was enunciated in the year 1988.

So, the correct answer is '1988'

Multiple choice commercial applications forest and wildlife laws - environmental ethics and resource use environmental conservation. our social responsibility conservation of forest laws and movements for the conservation of forests and wildlife

In which of the following areas, Clark R Bavin Awards are given?

  1. Sports

  2. Wildlife Protection

  3. Films & Television

  4. Journalism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Clark R. Bavin Wildlife Law Enforcement Awards are given to individuals or organizations for their efforts in wildlife protection and combating illegal wildlife trade.

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Which among the following is a wildlife trade monitoring network?

  1. DISS

  2. PETA

  3. UN- HABITAT

  4. TRAFFIC
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Explanation

TRAFFIC is the leading non-governmental organization working globally on trade in wild animals and plants in the context of both biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

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The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 was first amended in

  1. 1991

  2. 1995

  3. 2001

  4. 2007
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Explanation

The Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 was first amended in 1991. It is enacted for protection of plants and animal species and controling poaching, smuggling and illegal trade in wildlife and its derivatives.

Thus, the correct answer is '1991.'

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Wild life protection act was formulated during the period of  _______________

  1. Mrs. Indira Gandhi

  2. Lal Bahadur Shasthri

  3. Rajiv Gandhi

  4. Morarji Desai
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Explanation

The Wildlife Protection Act was passed in India in 1972, during the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

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Forest (Conservation) Act was passed in the year

  1. 1980

  2. 1972

  3. 1927

  4. 1867
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Explanation
Forest (Conservation) Act was passed in the year 1980. The Amendments were made in 1988. It is concerned with the conservation of forests in the country. It regulates the use of forest land for non-forest purposes.
Thus, the correct answer is '1980.'
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Which among the following plant has been prohibited from cultivation and planting in India via the Willd Life protection Act?

  1. Killer weed (Parthenium hysterophorus)

  2. Dragon Plant (Dracaena draca)

  3. Belladona (Atropta Belladona)

  4. Ladies slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum spp.)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Certain species of orchids, including Paphiopedilum (Ladies slipper orchids), are listed in the schedules of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, prohibiting their trade and collection.

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Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award is for the individuals. or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage in _______________.

  1. Reducing environmental pollution

  2. Reducing global warming

  3. Protecting wildlife

  4. Reforestation in deforested area
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Government of India has instituted Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award for individuals or communities from rural areas that have shown extraordinary courage and dedication in protecting wildlife.

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Number of regional offices under Forest (conservation) Act (1980 amended 1988) is 

  1. 6

  2. 12

  3. 24

  4. 28
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Explanation
The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 an Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the conservation of forests and for matters connected therewith or ancillary or incidental thereto. It was further amended in 1988. They have 6 regional office.
So the correct answer is '6’
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National Forest Policy envisages forest cover for the hills

  1. 33%

  2. 45%

  3. 67%

  4. 51%
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Explanation
The principal aim of forest policy must be to ensure environmental stability and maintenance of ecological balance including atmospheric equilibrium, which is vital for sustenance of all life forms, human, animals, and plants. It also purposed to cover 60% of hilly areas, 20% plain and 33% total geographical area.
So the correct option is '33%'.